Sight Loss Support

A sight loss diagnosis can come as a shock and can be frightening. Our Sight Loss Support Officers (SLSOs) can offer you support at any time in your sight loss journey.  For some people, this is when they are first diagnosed but for others it can be further down the line. 

There’s no wrong time to reach out and see how a Sight Loss Support Officer could help you.  Our aim is to keep you as safe, independent and socially engaged as possible. 

Our Sight Loss Support Officers are Jennie, Cara, Martina and Greg. You can find out more about them here 

The SLSOs can meet wherever you feel comfortable, whether at home or somewhere such as a café, to discuss your needs and agree a plan of how to address those needs. This could include demonstrating equipment to help with everyday tasks; supporting you with technology; helping you to identify and access things you could do in your local community; provide a listening ear to talk about coming to terms with your sight loss. We also work with many other organisations, so if we can’t help you, we can refer you on to someone who can. 

Your ECLO or GP can refer you or you can self refer.  

If needed an interpreter can be provided to help you access support from one of our Sight Loss Support Officers